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ECMO Specialist 3-12

Gainesville, FL · On-site

Overview: The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator (ECMO) Specialist is responsible for the daily operation of the ECMO program under the direction of the ECMO Coordinator. The ECMO Specialist is ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for ecmo coordinator in the United States is $24.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ECMO coordinator?

An ECMO Coordinator is a specialized healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) program in a hospital or medical center. They manage ECMO procedures, ensure proper equipment functionality, train staff, and develop protocols to optimize patient care. ECMO Coordinators collaborate with physicians, nurses, and perfusionists to support critically ill patients who require advanced life support. Their role involves both clinical and administrative duties to maintain high standards of ECMO care.

What are some common challenges faced by ECMO coordinators, and how can they be addressed?

ECMO Coordinators often encounter challenges such as managing emergencies with critically ill patients, coordinating schedules across multiple clinical teams, and ensuring continuous staff training on evolving ECMO protocols. To address these, coordinators must be adept at prioritizing tasks, remaining calm under pressure, and facilitating effective communication among physicians, nurses, and perfusionists. They also stay proactive in program development and quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes. Being able to quickly adapt to changing patient needs and hospital resources is key to success in this dynamic environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ECMO coordinator?

To thrive as an ECMO Coordinator, you need a strong clinical background in critical care, cardiopulmonary support, and nursing or perfusion, often supported by advanced certifications such as CCRN, RCIS, or ECMO Specialist certification. Familiarity with ECMO circuit management, patient monitoring systems, and hospital electronic health records is essential. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you coordinate multidisciplinary teams and educate staff. These skills are crucial because ECMO Coordinators oversee complex life-support cases, requiring precision, collaboration, and real-time decision-making to ensure patient safety and program success.

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ECMO Specialist | Full TIme | 3/12s | ECMO | Gainesville

UF Health

Gainesville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

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Overview: The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator (ECMO) Specialist is responsible for the daily operation of the ECMO program under the direction of the ECMO Coordinator. The ECMO Specialist is responsible for all aspects of monitoring and troubleshooting the ECMO circuit and related equipment during the management period. They are expected to maintain and effectively assess ECMO circuit function and integrity. The ECMO Specialist independently ensures administration of blood products and medication delivery is accurate and safe for all patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. They are to work in conjunction with the bedside nurse to ensure that the patient on ECMO has adequate perfusion, corrects for proper acid base balance and hemodynamic stability within ordered parameters, and maintains other parameters as ordered by the ECMO service. The ECMO Specialist may be responsible for managing CRRT when connected in-line with ECMO circuit and facilitating participation in Physical/ Occupational Therapy. Perform required technical skills with efficiency, accuracy and safety while anticipating, troubleshooting, managing crises and emergency situations according to policy and procedure. The ECMO Specialist performs quality control, quality assurance and preventive maintenance according to policy and procedure. The ECMO Specialist assumes responsibility for continuous learning, engaging in educational activities annually or pursuing advanced academic education, while developing and achieving personal and professional goals. The ECMO Specialist will maintain proactive involvement in quality improvement by the identification of issues, planning and evaluation of quality. The ECMO Specialist can assist other departments to cover staffing and/or patient care needs. They will assist the ECMO Medical Director and ECMO Coordinator in the collection/review of quality improvement initiatives, using internal and external data to benchmark with the goal of establishing best practice. The ECMO Specialist will participate in domestic and international transport needs for ECMO inclusive of but not limited to ground, helicopter and fixed wing flights. Qualifications: Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Either a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, with current State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, or a graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program, with a current State of Florida licensure. A minimum of 2 years ICU experience is required. Preferred one year experience as an ECMO Specialist with Primer training. Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position: Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: A. Basic Life Support B. PALS (may be obtained within 6 weeks of hire) C. ACLS (may be obtained within 6 weeks of hire) With One of the below: RRT licensure with State of Florida, or RN Licensure with State of Florida

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